Dhruva Patel

Dhruva Patel has a strong background in SBA credit management and underwriting, currently serving as VP and Small Balance SBA Credit Manager at Bankwell since June 2024. Prior to this role, Dhruva held various positions at Freedom Bank of Virginia from December 2020 to June 2024, including VP of SBA Credit Manager and VP, Underwriter/Loan Officer. Dhruva's experience also includes serving as VP, SBA Underwriter at Patriot Bank, N.A. from March 2019 to December 2020 and as a Credit Analyst at The MINT National Bank from June 2017 to March 2019. Dhruva began a career in the financial sector as an Assistant Credit Analyst at Freedom Mortgage from July 2016 to May 2017. Dhruva holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Kean University, earned between 2015 and 2017.